Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7922 in Books
• Published on: 1975-09-25
• Binding: Paperback
• 432 pages

Synopsis
"Sybil" is the fascinating, incredibly moving true story of a woman with sixteen personalities - two of whom were men - and her struggle, against overwhelming odds, for health and happiness. 'Astonishing book...it forces you to look at yourself and the people around you in a new way' - Doris Lessing.

Customer Reviews

Totally Profound!
Although well written I would not class this book as an easy read,never the less I enjoyed it immensely. It is very informative in regards to the condition and offers excellent insight into what a sufferer endures. I personally feel that the book comes across as rather clinical, written perhaps in a more professional manner. I felt that it was not very empathic or warm even, especially in regards to the barbaric abuse that Sybil was subjected to, in fact it was quite dispassionate. However, this does not reflect negatively upon it's literary qualities.
The very existence of this disorder goes beyond proof that the human mind is utterly compelling and in it's self a complex miracle.
There was one particular paragraph within the book that I could really relate to, I quote "Like a mollusc, Willard Dorsett had always stayed within his shell,insulated in the private sea of his own concerns", I correlate this to my very own father too, he was much the same in regards to his own dissociation regarding acknowledgement of my abuse.
I recommend anyone whom is studying or just interested in Psychology/Therapy to read this book as it is profound, a masterpiece.

Fantastic book
I can recomend this book to anyone who enjoys these type of books or anyone for that matter, i read this after reading the quiet room, and both i thoughly enjoyed, even if heartbreaking at points, she is a truly remarkable person to come through it as best she could. It puts my own problems in perspective, ive even brought the film after reading this.

engrossing
I have read this book twice as it is that fascinating. Sybil's story is truly unique and heartbreaking. The abuse she suffers at the hands of her mother is uncomprehensible. I would recommend this book to everybody as it certainly shows how easy it can be to lose touch with reality, without even knowing it. It really makes you question your own sanity.